Orchids Many species of orchids grow in the islands of the Bahamas. The berries can be eaten raw or made into jams, jellies and syrups. Saguaro Cactus is also known for its medicinal properties, the fruit can be used to lower blood sugar levels and the cactus can be used to treat cuts, burns and other skin conditions. Try out PictureThis App on your phone and Identify more than 10,000 plant species. It is a very fast growing tree and does well in poor or sandy soil. The flower is white with purple threadlike outgrowths and very distinct. The round fruits of the plants are highly nutritious, having the highest amounts of protein and oil of any other fruit. The inside of the fruit is sweet and sticky, often used for cooking. Found in pine forests, shrubland and coasts. Five Finger can be found within the Pine Forests and the Coppice forests throughout The Bahamas. The plant is also known for its ornamental value, the flowers are large and showy and bloom in the spring and summer. The whole plant is edible, and it has a nice sharp taste. Desert Amaranth is a great option for those who are looking to add a little diversity to their desert foodscape, it is relatively easy to grow and can be harvested in large quantities. The desert willow is a drought-tolerant tree that can be found in the deserts of the American Southwest. Silvery leaves with bright yellow clusters of flowers. 5 4 & Up 3 & Up 2 & Up 1 & Up 0. Seagrape plants are one of the most popular edible fruit trees in the Bahamas. Flavor: This plant has a slightly peppery taste. It produces a white flower. It is most well-known for the tropical fruit it produces, and mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Desert Pea is also known for its medicinal properties, the. Extremely tolerant to salt spray.